Ground beef is a pretty staple ingredient in most households. Did you know that ground beef is a keto-friendly ingredient? Are you looking for some inspiration for your keto dishes using ground beef? This list of over 36 Keto Ground beef recipes will definitely get the ball rolling. Your family will absolutely love the Hamburger Stew .
I don’t use ground beef as often as I could. I really should consider how great it is to work into my macros. However, making this list of over 36 Low Carb Ground Beef Recipes really showed me, again, how versatile ground beef can be.
I was excited to find I can make some pretty delicious recipes without becoming unhealthy! If you’re into the keto lifestyle like I am, you know how awesome it feels to try out a new recipe and add it to your dinner menu for the week.
What Makes These Keto Recipes SO Great?
- Low Carb . Most of these recipes have under 10 carbs per serving.
- Fast. You’ll love how many of these recipes are done in under 30 minutes .
- Easy. Many use your Instant Pot or Air Fryer to make them even easier to make.
- Versatile. Way more to choose from than just tacos and burgers .
- Yummy. All of these recipes are absolutely packed with flavor.
Can I Eat Ground Beef On A Keto Diet?
Absolutely. Not only can you have ground beef recipes when you’re living a ketogenic lifestyle, it can be something you reach for frequently.
With the high fat content coupled with the low carb content, ground beef is great for meeting your daily macros .
36+ Keto Ground Beef Recipes | Low Carb Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is a popular ingredient when following the keto lifestyle. If you’re needing a bit of inspiration on how to utilize that ground beef you have chilling in the fridge, this roundup is for you. This list of Keto Ground Beef Recipes will give you a wide array of unique and delicious recipes to try for the whole family or just yourself.
Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
This easy Low Carb Ground Beef Stroganoff combines onions, garlic, mushrooms, and sour cream for an easy, low carb meal. It’s delicious served over buttery zucchini noodles.
Easy Gyro Meat Recipe
Make your own Greek gyro meat at home! This gyro meat recipe is so simple to make, but it authentic and turns out delicious. If you’ve ever wanted to make restaurant-style gyros at a home, you’ve found the best gyro meat recipe ever.
Pressure Cooker Keto Low Carb Wontons
No reason you can’t make these gluten-free keto wontons with ground beef rather than ground pork for a change!
Keto Beef Shawarma Recipe
Here’s a fantastic, easy Keto Beef Shawarma Recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. With cabbage, homemade shawarma spice, and a little ground beef, you can put a fantastic keto dinner on the table in under half an hour.
Keto Pork Stir Fry
If you’re looking for easy keto recipes, you’re sure to love this! Just substitute ground beef for the pork and you have a delicious keto ground beef dinner!
Ethiopian Beef Stew
This delicious Ethiopian Beef Stew is a super quick and easy way to make an authentic Minchet Abish. It’s spiced with a wonderful Ethiopian spice mix called Berbere that you can make at home as well. Want to make it a full keto meal? Serve with a side of green beans.
Spicy Basil Beef
Omit the rice and double up on the salad for this easy basil beef recipe.
Instant Pot Keto Beef Stroganoff
Simply substitute the stew meat with ground beef to make this a ground beef stroganoff! Serve over zucchini noodles to incorporate some greens into your day.
Low Carb Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Super easy ground beef recipes make getting dinner on your table quickly a breeze. These Low Carb Stuffed Poblano Peppers is no exception.
Air fryer Kofta Kabab Recipe Low Carb
Juicy, fat little kofta kababs are easy, family-friendly, and if you make up the mix ahead of time, dinner can be ready in 10 minutes in your air fryer or oven. Easy and delicious keto dinner.
Easy Keto Low-Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole with {VIDEO}
With only 2 grams of carbs, this Keto bacon cheeseburger casserole is loaded up with creamy, melted cheese, cream cheese mustard, worcestershire sauce for burger flavor.
Keto Beef Stroganoff Burgers
A delicious and savory, yet healthy keto friendly, hamburger meat recipe the entire family will love.
Keto Casserole (Cheeseburger Meets Lasagna)
Like a cross between a cheeseburger and a lasagna, this comforting keto hamburger casserole recipe has ground beef, broccoli, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese. It’s great for anyone looking for a comforting and easy-to-make low carb dinner.
Instant Pot Keto Indian Kheema | Indian Ground Beef Recipe
This recipe is an easy family friendly keto dish that’s gluten-free, keto, paleo and done in under 30 minutes.
Keto Meatloaf
Easy Healthy Taco Salad Recipe with Ground Beef
This easy Keto taco casserole salad has common ingredients that make it a yummy, but easy, dinner for any night of the week.
Keto Ground Beef Casserole - easy low carb comfort food!
Savory ground beef, marinara and different cheeses and no processed taco seasoning make for a tasty low carb dinner with just 3.2g net carbs.
Air Fryer Low Carb Keto Beef Kheema Meatloaf
Tired of regular meatloaf? Can’t deal with yet another night of tacos to use up that ground beef? Say hello to air fryer keto Indian Kheema meatloaf!
Keto Low Carb Cheeseburger & Cauliflower Casserole
This keto low carb hamburger casserole is pure comfort food. Freeze individual servings for a quick low carb lunch.
How To Make Cabbage Soup with Ground Beef - Crock Pot or Instant Pot
Learn how to make cabbage soup with ground beef recipe , in a Crock Pot or Instant Pot. Simply the BEST cabbage soup diet recipe - or just a delicious dinner!
Pressure Cooker Low Carb Ground Beef Shawarma
This is at the top of my list for keto easy recipes because it is a delicious, low carb one-pot meal for your Instant Pot! It is flavorful and super family-friendly.
Zucchini Lasagna With Ground Beef
Put this on the top of your list of low carb hamburger recipes ! Zucchini lasagna is a great low carb and healthy alternative to your typical lasagna. It’s so good that you won’t miss lasagna noodles.
Instant Pot Chili | Keto Texas Chili
Use a fresh blend of spices to flavor this keto chili recipe and best of all, it cooks in minutes, yet tastes like it cooked for hours.
Paleo Korean Ground Beef (Low Carb, Keto)
A paleo Korean ground beef recipe that cooks inexpensive meat with sweet and spicy seasonings. It’s a dish that can be cooked and served within 15 minutes.
Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers with Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Mozzarella
These Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers with Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, and Mozzarella are delicious and easy to make! Beef dishes don’t get any better than this.
Pressure Cooker Hamburger Stew
Wondering what to make with hamburger meat ? Easy pressure cooker hamburger stew can be made with any frozen vegetables (i added extra frozen riced cauliflower) of your choice. Family friendly dump and cook recipe gives you lots of taste for very little effort.
Mexican Zucchini and Beef Skillet
This Keto Mexican casserole has zucchini and ground beef. It’s a simple dish made with low cost ingredients. It’s an easy low carb high fat dinner recipe perfect for summer.
Air Fryer Beef Bulgogi Burgers
The bulgogi burgers are moist, flavorful, and delicious. Of course, if going keto, you’ll want to skip the bun and use lettuce instead. You can’t go wrong with Keto hamburger recipes .
Ground Beef Jerky Recipe with Hamburger or Venison
Here’s a quick and easy ground beef jerky recipe that can be made with or without a jerky gun. Simply season the meat, press into thin strips, then dehydrate. A perfect low carb snack!
Keto Cauliflower Ziti
It tastes like lasagna, but without the carbs! Even if you aren’t a big cauliflower fan, you’ll probably still enjoy this beef casserole recipe.
Low Carb Indian Seekh Kababs
These are a fantastic way to make something entirely different with ground beef. No more ho-hum meatballs. These kababs sizzle with flavor!
Instant Pot Low-Carb Ground Beef Cauliflower Soup
This is a tasty but easy keto hamburger soup that starts with a pound of ground beef and uses ingredients you probably keep on hand!
Low Carb Crack Slaw with Beef and Cabbage
A quick and easy low carb crack slaw made with grated cabbage and ground beef. So good, it can be addicting which is how it got it’s name.
Low Carb Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats Recipe With Meat
This lasagna stuffed spaghetti squash recipe is perfect if you’re looking for healthy hamburger recipes and comfort food in one meal.
Taco Meatballs | Air Fryer Keto Taco Meatballs
When you think of an appetizer, or at least when I think of them, one of the first recipes that pops into my head is meatballs. I love making a juicy, flavorful, and delicious meatball recipe like these Taco Meatballs.
Keto Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
You can definitely use ground beef to make these delicious Air Fryer Low Carb Chicken Meatballs. They’re simple and will melt in your mouth! These keto coconut flour meatballs use coconut flour to hold the meatballs together while also adding a ton of flavor.
What Kind Of Ground Beef Is Good For Keto?
You will hear many people mention that they buy grass-fed beef when they are eating a keto lifestyle.
That is a great option, however, it is simply a preference.
Any ground beef you find at the supermarket will work. Just remember incorporating fat into your diet helps hold off your hunger longer, so don’t be afraid of grabbing something with a higher fat content than you normally would.
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This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will be the easiest and best one you’ve made. Make an authentic Mexican Chicken tortilla soup right in your Instant Pot .
What Makes This Instant Pot Soup Irresistible?
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe pressure cooks all in one step, making it even quicker to get on the table, but without compromising the flavor. I just love it when such a simple recipe can have so much flavor at the same time.
And this isn’t some homemade take on canned soup. Oh no, this is an authentic Mexican Instant Pot Soup recipe ! From the flavorful spice of the chiles in adobo sauce and the jalapenos to the freshness of the cilantro, you’ll find a depth of flavor in every bite. It’s easily one of my favorite Mexican soups , as the flavor profile is so satisfying in soup form.
Is This Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup?
As an added bonus, I made an effort to keep this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup low carb without compromising on taste and authenticity. It’s perfectly safe for those who live a low carb or keto lifestyle, provided that you don’t overindulge (which admittedly will be difficult considering just how delicious this soup truly is).
To make this a keto soup recipe, all you need to do is omit the tortilla shells used to thicken the soup.
What Does It Taste Like?
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup has a bold, smoky, and comforting flavor with just the right amount of spice.
The tender chicken soaks up a rich tomato and chipotle-based broth that’s tangy, slightly smoky, and layered with aromatic garlic, onions, and herbs. The jalapeño adds gentle heat, while fresh cilantro brings a bright, fresh finish.
If you include the tortillas in the soup, they soften and thicken the broth slightly, giving it a heartier, almost creamy texture.
The result is a warm, flavorful soup that’s both light and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup Onion - Adds a savory base flavor and depth to the soup, enhancing the overall richness of the broth.
- 1 cup Tomatoes - Provides natural sweetness and acidity, helping create the soup’s signature tangy tomato base.
- 2 cloves Garlic - Infuses the soup with a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the smoky and spicy ingredients.
- 1 Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce - Adds a smoky, slightly spicy depth to the broth, giving it that classic tortilla soup warmth and complexity.
- 1/2 Jalapeño Pepper - Brings a mild to medium heat, balancing the richness of the chicken and tomato flavors.
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro - Adds freshness and brightness, either cooked in or sprinkled as a garnish before serving.
- 1–2 teaspoons Salt - Enhances all the flavors and balances the acidity of the tomatoes and spice from the chiles.
- 1 tablespoon Oil - Used for sautéing the onions, garlic, and other aromatics, helping to release their flavors before pressure cooking.
- 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts - The main protein in the soup; they cook until tender in the Instant Pot and shred easily for a hearty texture.
- 4 cups Water - Forms the soup’s base, creating a light yet flavorful broth that absorbs the spices and aromatics.
- 2 Corn Tortillas - Thicken the soup slightly as they cook down, adding authentic tortilla flavor and a subtle, creamy body to the broth.
How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- In a blender , blend together onion, tomatoes, garlic, chipotle chili, jalapeno, salt, and cilantro.
- Turn your Instant Pot on to Sauté, and when it is hot, add the oil.
- Once the oil starts shimmering, pour in the blended vegetables and stir well. Keep stirring on and off for 10 minutes until the sauce is relatively thickened.
- Add in 4 cups of water, and if you’re using the corn tortillas to thicken, add them now.
- Add in chicken breast cut into big pieces (you’ll need to fish them out to shred them later).
- Set your Instant Pot to manual, High Pressure 20 minutes and let it release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Release all remaining pressure when finished. If you want to use precooked chicken, put large chunks of chicken in the pot, cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes and allow to NPR FOR 10 minutes.
- Remove and shred the chicken, add back, and serve with cheese, slices of avocado, corn tortilla strips or other garnishes.
How to Make Low Carb Chicken Tortilla Soup In the CrockPot
- In a blender , blend together onion, tomatoes, garlic, chipotle chili, jalapeno, salt, and cilantro.
- Pour in the blended vegetables.
- Add in 4 cups of water, and if you’re using the corn tortillas to thicken, add them now.
- Add in chicken breast cut into big pieces (you’ll need to fish them out to shred them later).
- Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours. If you’re in a rush to get dinner on the table, set to high and cook for 4 hours.
- Remove and shred the chicken, add back, and serve with cheese, slices of avocado, corn tortilla strips or other garnishes.
Tips And Tricks
Making Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is quick and easy, but a few helpful tips can take it from good to great. Here’s how to get the best flavor and texture every time:
- This is without a doubt a robust, spicy soup. If you need a milder version, you should cut down on the canned chipotle chile. But a warning - it may make it a little less flavorful without them.
- I have also used fewer tortillas than other people use because I’m trying to keep it a little low carb. I don’t think you’ll miss them in this super full-bodied soup.
- Omit the tortillas entirely to keep this recipe Keto .
- You can add even more flavor to this dish by adding some lime juice after the soup is done cooking. About 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice should be sufficient.
- There’s really only one manual step, but it is an important one! It’s essential to sauté the vegetables until they thicken. This will take at most 10 minutes, but the step will add a world of flavor to your Chicken Tortilla Soup Instant Pot recipe!
Variations
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is wonderfully versatile, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to match your taste or dietary preferences. Here are some delicious variations to try:
- Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup - Stir in a little heavy cream, sour cream, or cream cheese after pressure cooking for a richer, velvety texture.
- Vegetarian Tortilla Soup - Skip the chicken and use vegetable broth along with black beans, corn, and diced bell peppers for a hearty meatless option.
- Bean and Corn Tortilla Soup - Mix in a can of black beans or corn kernels for extra flavor, color, and fiber.
What To Eat With Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is hearty and flavorful on its own, but pairing it with the right sides and toppings can turn it into a complete, satisfying meal. Here are some delicious ideas to serve alongside:
- Tortilla Chips or Strips - Perfect for dipping or adding crunch on top of the soup.
- Mexican Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice - Adds a filling, flavorful base to soak up the soup’s broth.
- Avocado Slices or Guacamole - Brings creamy richness that balances the soup’s spice.
- Quesadillas or Cheese Nachos - A cheesy, crispy side that complements the soup perfectly.
- Cornbread or Jalapeño Cheddar Muffins - Great for soaking up every last drop of broth.
How Long Does It Last?
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup will last for about 4 to 5 days when stored properly in the refrigerator. For best results, store any toppings, like tortilla strips, avocado, or cheese, separately so they stay fresh and crisp.
When ready to enjoy, reheat the soup on the stovetop or in the microwave until steaming hot.
Can You Freeze It?
This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe actually freezes very well. Just make sure that you don’t add any garnishes and make sure to portion out the soup before you freeze it.
You can save yourself even more cooking time in the future by making a ton of this soup to freeze and eat later, making it the perfect dish for those who like to meal prep.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup | Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- VITAMIX BLENDER
Ingredients
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 80 g ) Onion , roughly chopped
- ▢ 1 cup ( 149 g ) Tomatoes , chopped
- ▢ 2 cloves ( 2 cloves ) Garlic
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Chipotle Chile in Adobo Sauce , (1 chili, not one can) with 1 tsp sauce
- ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Jalapeño Peppers
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 4 g ) Chopped Cilantro or Parsley
- ▢ 1-2 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 tablespoons ( 1 tablespoons ) Oil
- ▢ 2 ( 2 ) chicken breasts , boneless and skinless
- ▢ 4 cups ( 1 kg ) Water
- ▢ 2 ( 2 ) corn tortillas , cut into small pieces (optional)
Optional Garnishes
- ▢ Sliced Avocado
- ▢ Chopped Green Scallions
- ▢ Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
- ▢ Jalapeño Peppers , sliced
- ▢ Tortilla Strips
- ▢ Sour Cream
- ▢ Cilantro
Instructions
- In a blender , blend together onion, tomatoes, garlic, chipotle chili, jalapeno, salt, and cilantro.
- Turn your Instant Pot on to Sauté, and when it is hot, add the oil.
- Once the oil starts shimmering, pour in the blended vegetables and stir well. Keep stirring on and off for 10 minutes until the sauce is relatively thickened.
- Add in 4 cups of water, and if you’re using the corn tortillas to thicken, add them now.
- Add in chicken breast cut into big pieces (you’ll need to fish them out to shred them later).
- Set your Instant Pot to manual, High Pressure 20 minutes and let it release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Release all remaining pressure when finished
- Remove and shred the chicken, add back, and serve with cheese, slices of avocado, corn tortilla strips or other garnishes.
Tips And Tricks For Making Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
- This is without a doubt a robust, spicy soup. If you need a milder version, you should cut down on the canned chipotle chile. But a warning - it may make it a little less flavorful without them.
- I have also used fewer tortillas than other people use because I’m trying to keep it a little low carb. I don’t think you’ll miss them in this super full-bodied soup.
- Omit the tortillas entirely to keep this recipe Keto.
- There’s really only one manual step, but it is an important one! It’s essential to sauté the vegetables until they thicken. This will take at most 10 minutes, but the step will add a world of flavor to your Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup!
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